18/07/2025 (Agence Europe) – On Friday 18 July, the European Commission announced that it had approved the addition of Hungarian ‘Kőszeg / Kőszegi’ wines to the Community register of protected designations of origin (PDO). These wines are shaped by the influence of the Alps, the local rock formations and a cool but balanced climate characterised by significant temperature differences between day and night. These conditions, combined with late harvesting and traditional winemaking skills, produce light, fruity wines with fresh acidity, as well as elegant red and white wines with a long finish and good ageing potential. The production region, located in the town of Kőszeg, is one of Hungary’s oldest wine-growing areas. This new name joins the more than 3,669 names of agricultural products protected in the European Union. (LC)